Salvia darcyi (Mexican Sage)

Sun to Part SunZone: 7-10 48" tall Origin: Mexico

Web-Only! (syn: S. oresbia) This species from Mexico was renamed and officially published by England's James Compton in a 1994 issue of "Kew." It was originally discovered in Galeana, Mexico, by Yucca Do Nursery collectors who, unfortunately, received no credit in "Kew". When given plenty of room and bright light, S. darcyi makes a huge, 4' tall x 7' wide clump of heart-shaped, light green leaves. Throughout the summer, the clump is topped by spikes of bright, orange-red flowers (RHS 43A), but in the fall, the floral show is nothing short of spectacular. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)